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Administration of Estates Ordinance (Cap. 33).

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Ordinance to make provision for the procedure in respect of the administration of estates.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Inheritance Land tenure Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Transfer
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

This Ordinance concerns the procedures for control of administration of estates of deceased persons. The Supreme Court shall continue to have jurisdiction in all matters concerning the administration of Estates. Every application for a grant of probate or of letters of administration shall be made by affidavit filed with the Registrar of the Supreme Court. The Ordinance defines the duty of every personal representative (i.e. a person to whom a grant is made).

Full text
English
Website
www.sainthelena.gov.sh

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Administration of Estates (Forms) Rules (Cap. 33).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1986 (2011)

Keyword: Inheritance, Land tenure, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Transfer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administration of Estates Rules, 2009 (L.N. No. 27 of 2009).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2009

Keyword: Inheritance, Land tenure, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Transfer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX